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Cops for Cancer riders cycle along Water Avenue Sunday, on route to Boston Bar as part of the 2014 Tour de Valley. Other stops along the route included Barry’s Trading Post in Yale and Hell’s Gate Airtram. The riders and support crew arrived in Hope on Saturday night and enjoyed a “fundraising feast” with Mayor Susan Johnston, Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP Mark Strahl, and Fraser Valley Regional District recreation commission chair Lloyd Forman at the rec centre. The annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley raises awareness and money to fund pediatric cancer research and support programs operated by the Canadian Cancer Society, like Camp Goodtimes.

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The community is one step closer to having a new location for its tourist information centre.

Hope Station House Community Arts & Heritage Society held a special meeting on Friday night to discuss the building’s future.

Fourteen of the 17 members in attendance signed a letter of intent, including one signature delivered by

proxy, to bring forward and support a resolution to turn over control and operation of the Station House building to the District of Hope

by Jan. 5, 2015.

“We as a Society have been struggling for a long time,” said Society president Ron Bennett.

“Every person there works very hard and we did everything we could to try and make things work.

There’s so much to be done

and we don’t have the money to do it. If you can’t bring something forward, then it’s best to let it go.”

The provincial government declined to renew the Society’s operating license until repairs and deficiencies dating back to at least 2010 are completed.

In September, representatives from the province met with the Society executive and urged them to turn the building over to the district.

While the province won’t force them out, they have communicated to the Society and the district that status quo can’t continue there indefinitely.

“Right now, let’s face it, that building is the first thing you see and it is an eyesore. It’s sad because it should be a showpiece coming into Hope,” said Bennett. “For somebody else to come in, take the building and do the repairs and fix it

up, I think it would be a joy to see that building being put back to where it should be. I’m only grateful, along with members, that we are the ones that carried it this far.”

AdvantageHOPE is currently lobbying the district to assert ownership over the building and enter into a new agreement with the province to occupy the property.

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New contender joins council race Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard

Another candidate is eying a seat on council.

With the official nomination period now open, newcomer Hondo Stroyan has announced his intention to run in the Nov. 15 municipal election.

“I have a business background, I’m a fresh face and a new voice, and I have a genuine concern for this community and our town,” said Stroyan.

“I am prepared to work hard over the next four years to bring our community and

the town of Hope together ple that want to shop locally in a direction that reflects a but we need to have to have reasonable prosperity every the stuff here for them,” he British Columbian is entitled said. to.”

“There are people Stroyan wants in this community to improve counthat have commitcil communication ted themselves and with the public, invested everything reduce taxes, and in this town, and work to bring new they need to be supbusiness to Hope. ported, respected He believes taxes and heard. We have are too high and the to find a way to find HONDO STROYAN district needs to renew business that’s examine its spendgoing to benefit ing priorities. the town but not at “It’s a tough business cli- the expense of the businesses mate. There are a lot of peo- that are already here.”

Stroyan lives in Hope with his wife and three children, and has been an active member of the Hope Rotary Club for the past four years. He used to own Hope Sleep Centre and now works at Gardner GM in sales and leasing.

Donna Burns and Dusty Smith have also decided to run for council in November.

As for the mayoral race, Lloyd Forman, Glen Ogren, Wilfried Vicktor and Cindy Young are planning to vie for the community’s top job.

Candidates have until 4 p.m. on Oct. 10 to file their nomination papers.

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HOSPICE IS EXTREMELY GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING: Fraternal Order of Eagles #2690 Fraser Valley Regional District Area “B” Grant in Aid BCHPCA & Order of St. John Palliative Care Foundation District of Hope Grant in Aid First West Foundation Envision Grant Green Shields Benefits Assoc.

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SINCEREST THANKS TO THOSE WHO GAVE GOODS, TIME AND THEIR EXPERTISE: Dr. A. Machner, Erica Press, Pharmasave, Envision Financial, Kelly Pearce, Hope-Sicle (Ted Soucie) Happy Video (Jason Dickie), Shanon Fischer of Pixel Mtn. Arts, BC Govt. Liquor Store (Hope), Lori Paul & Rick Genge of Spider Lodge, Camp Squeah staff, Hope businesses that displayed Skylark posters Special thank you to the marvelous, dedicated Volunteers, and to our Camp Director, Ken Hurley – congratulations on a great job!

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Hope Station House Community Arts & Heritage Society members have signed a letter of intent to bring forward and support a resolution to turn over control and operation of the Station House building to the District of Hope no later than Jan. 5, 2015.

the funds to discharge all outstanding debts and help carry shortterm shortfalls while the formal agreement to vacate is executed.

Shields believes the Society’s letter of intent increases the urgency for council to take action on the Station House. An in-camera council meeting was held on Monday night to discuss the building’s future and details of that meeting have not yet been made public.

“I think this letter was a crucial step – it sets out a framework for the Society to pass the torch of stewardship over to AdvantageHOPE in a way that ensures that this building will continue to be a community treasure for years to come,” said Shields. “I am proud

that through this process we’ve been able to build a relationship

with the Society, such that some of them are truly excited again to

be part of a new chapter in the story of Station House.”

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The district would provide a $100,000 initial contribution, which would be offset by the relocation of the Hope Visitor Centre & Museum Complex to the Station House.

In her presentation to council on Aug. 25, Tammy Shields, executive director of AdvantageHOPE, said that investment can be leveraged further through grants and other funding opportunities. She also pointed out that the current Hope Visitor Centre & Museum Complex site is in need of capital investment in the near future, not only for aesthetics but for major repair/replacement of outdated building systems including heating, plumbing and electrical.

The Society has agreed to vacate the Station House as long as the district adheres to three principles in readapting the property – preservation of the building, celebration of the Station House legacy, and future use benefitting the whole community.

Members also indicated two other conditions in their letter of intent. The district would have to ratify the business case and action plan developed by AdvantageHOPE and presented to council on Aug. 25 for the relocation of the Hope Visitor Centre & Museum Complex to the Station House, as well as contribute $10,000 to the Society immediately upon notification of such resolution so that the Society can have

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Elaine Lawton is celebrating her 50th birthday with a five-kilometre run through mud and obstacles this Saturday.

The Hope resident is participating in the firstever Muck MS, in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, BC & Yukon Division, at Dicklands Farm in Chilliwack.

“I’m looking forward to it. It’s a personal challenge and I hope it’s a fun event,” said Lawton.

Beginner and experienced mud runners from across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley will slog through five kilometres of road, hill, and forest trail made more challenging by a dozen man-made obstacles.

The majority of Muck MS participants will take part in teams to complete the course in an average time of two hours. Joining Lawton’s team this weekend will be nine members of Hope’s Team FIT, who encouraged her to sign up for the event.

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Elaine Lawton is training with nine other Hope residents for this Saturday’s Muck MS in Chilliwack, in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, BC & Yukon Division. Mud runners from across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley will slog through five kilometres of road, hill, and forest trail made more challenging by a dozen man-made obstacles.

Lawton started training for Muck MS in June, running three times a week as part of Team FIT’s learn to run program. Training was sidetracked by a stress fracture in August, but her ankle has since healed.

“I wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t for the support of the team,” she said, adding that Miranda Cowan and Brenda Deschenes have been instrumental in her training.

Supporting the MS Society is a cause that hits

home for Lawton, who participates in the annual MS Walk in Hope and other fundraising events.

Lawton was also diagnosed with the disease in June 2013.

“It’s in the early/mild stages and I’m not on any medication,” she said.

“Sometimes my balance is affected, there’s tingling in my hands and feet, and fatigue. It’s not really changed my life, but you never know what the future holds. Being physically active is important to living with MS.”

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It is the most common neurological disease of young adults in Canada.

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The upcoming mud run website can be found at www.muckms.ca. For more information about MS or to make a donation, visit mssociety.ca/bc or call 1-800-268-7582.

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Cities demand oil pipeline scrutiny, safety Jeff Nagel Black Press

Civic leaders worried about the threat of an oil spill disaster from Kinder Morgan’s planned Trans Mountain pipeline twinning pushed through a series of emergency resolutions last Friday at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.

A Burnaby resolution called on the federal government to restore full public hearings leading up to National Energy Board decisions.

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said the current revised system is unfair because it denies stakeholders concerned about the Kinder Morgan project the same ability to give oral evidence and cross-examine witnesses that was available in the Northern Gateway pipeline hearings.

A second resolution from Victoria demands the province conduct its own environmental assessment of the Trans Mountain project in light of inadequate written responses from the company to information requests under the NEB process.

A Vancouver resolution that also passed keyed on concerns that diluted bitumen will sink in water and prove nearly impossible to clean up whether it’s spilled at sea or into a creek or river.

It urged the NEB to require site-specific plans to deal with sunken oil and that the province fully assess the plans and capability to respond to submerged bitumen.

“Bitumen does not float on the surface, it sinks to the bottom,” said Vancouver Coun.

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North Cowichan Coun. Al Siebring argued pipelines aren’t under municipal jurisdiction and such resolutions “dilute the credibility” of UBCM on more valid topics.

Earlier in the week, UBCM delegates narrowly defeated another Burnaby resolution calling for outright opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Several speakers feared denial of the project would result in more oil carried by rail at greater risk.

The City of Burnaby and Kinder Morgan continue to spar before the NEB as to whether pipeline survey crews can conduct intrusive study work on Burnaby Mountain after a preliminary ruling that the company cannot violate Burnaby bylaws.

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Campaign promises should be achievable Here’s a simple request for candidates seeking election in the upcoming school board and municipal election: Only promise what you can deliver.

That might seem an obvious request. But all too often, candidates vow to achieve things they clearly cannot. They either fail to provide the true cost of their promise, or they promise something outside the legal mandate of the office they seek.

Call it exuberance. Call it ignorance. Either way it doesn’t serve the voter and it disrespects the process.

For example, there are some fairly severe limits on what a city can and cannot do.

It must work within the provincial legislation that governs its existence.

A promise to silence every train whistle within the city boundaries might sound attractive, but trains are a federal responsibility. City council can’t make them do anything.

Likewise, a promise by a school board candidate to hire more teachers won’t happen without an explanation of where the money to pay for those new employees will come from. School districts (unlike the federal or provincial government, or even a city), cannot, by provincial law, run a deficit.

Which brings up the second point: Money.

Rarely does a promise come without a cost, and candidates have an obligation to identify what that cost will be.

A promise to double the number of parks in the city, for example, might draw support. But what will it cost to maintain those parks, and what impact will the removal of that land from the tax base have on city finances?

A promise to cut taxes, or at least hold them at zero, must also include details on where the cuts in services will be made (or alternate revenue found) to accommodate that plan.

None of this is to suggest candidates can’t have ideas or voice creative and imaginative solutions to the problems communities face. But they have an obligation to voters to ensure that what they promise is practical – or more particularly, possible.

And we as voters have the responsibility to do the research and ask the tough questions to ensure these lofty ideas have some grounding in reality.

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B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher The big story at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention was a report commissioned by the B.C. government that reveals municipal pay increases for unionized staff have been running at twice the rate of provincial raises.

When I asked Premier Christy Clark about the intent of this report, leaked just before the annual UBCM convention, she was blunt.

It’s to get this issue onto the agenda for the November municipal elections, which the province has decreed shall be for four-year terms instead of three. After local elections, discussions with surviving and incoming municipal politicians will resume.

Things have been going pretty well for the main municipal union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, for the last couple of decades. As local election turnout has gone from bad to worse, municipal employees themselves have become an increasingly dominant voting bloc.

Then there are the “labour councils” in urban centres, now almost entirely fronts for public sector unions. They quietly survey council candidates to determine their level of affection for ever-growing public payrolls, and dole out campaign funds accordingly. Sometimes they organize full slates, with cuddly names like “Protect Coquitlam” to appeal to low-information voters.

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Is the province going to impose some kind of solution?

“There’s not some hidden legislative agenda,” de Jong replied. More data needs to be gathered, and the report shows ongoing problems with management salaries at the provincial level as well.

Is this the first step to imposing a tight-fisted centralized bargaining agency, such as the government set up last year to wrestle the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to the ground?

“We haven’t formulated our answer,” de Jong said. “What the data does suggest, however, is that there may well be some merit [to centralized bargaining]. One of the recommendations points to a more coordinated approach to some of the negotiations that take place.”

Will the new municipal auditor general have a role in this?

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“The purpose of the auditor was not to become an enforcement mechanism,” de Jong said. “It was to play a traditional audit function on whether taxpayers are getting value for money. To that extent I suppose a municipal auditor might be able to comment on the advantages of coordinating efforts.”

NDP leader John Horgan’s attack on the compensation report was as predictable as it was selective. In his speech to delegates, Horgan called it “one-sided, politically motivated, shoddy work” designed to embarrass local politicians on the eve of their elections.

Did he question Ernst and Young’s numbers, the pay increases for municipal union staff of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, compared to 19 per cent for unionized provincial staff ? Did he question their calculation that over that period, inflation totalled 23 per cent?

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No. The facts being against him, he went with an emotional pitch to distract from them.

Recall that during the final days of the teachers’ strike, Horgan suddenly decided that what was really needed was binding arbitration.

This was 24 hours after the teachers’ union took that position.

So there’s the big question to be considered by voters as local elections draw near. Which candidates are looking out for your interests, and which ones are working on behalf of CUPE? There’s another troubling trend in manipulation of local government that was more evident than ever at the 2014 UBCM convention. I’ll discuss that in a future column.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Hope Standard Thursday, October 2, 2014 A7

Volunteers help cleanup Fraser River shoreline

The Hope Rod & Gun Club hosted a volunteer cleanup of the Fraser River fishing bars and parking areas last Saturday.

ing areas there to clean up the mess that had been left behind. We all worked very hard and as a result we were able to remove 575 pounds of garbage from these areas in just a few hours that had been left behind.

Amazing work with amazing results.

Just imagine, all that garbage that will not go down stream from Hope when the water rises again. All that garbage that will not be seen by tourists as they pass through our area. Not to mention how the other animals and fish that depend on our river will benefit. This is our community and a place we should be proud to live.

It is our home and the place we want to be.

We are very lucky to live here and we should appreciate that. Our

Can’t afford to lose the fishery Kudos to Chilliwack resident Ian Stephen for keeping watch in regards to our federal government’s fishery ministry’s policy.

The Conservative government for its own reason is reluctant to implement the recommendations of the Cohen Commission, even though they spent $26 million inquiring.

It’s obvious the federal government isn’t pleased with the results of its own inquiry, and has no intention of interfering with the open-net containment fish farm lobby. This has proven to be an easy source of revenue for the federal government, so

the loss of this revenue due to any sort of conversion to close containment fish farms would cost the federal government dearly in capital and expense write-offs of existing producers. This type of fiscal behaviour has been a trademark of the Harper Conservatives – not unlike building new oil pipelines, even though we know they’re far more polluting, for easy money instead of investing in natural gas.

Similarly, it’s the same with the fish farms, why worry about fish lice and disease, to jeopardize government coffers.

Obviously, the present Con-

servative government hasn’t realized the potential of rebuilding our fishery past the next federal election.

The real potential for a prosperous fishery is to develop both close containment and rebuild our natural fish stocks, which unfortunately, is going to take some time. So for the government to take down the Cohen commission website is actually counter-productive to what they are trying to do.

If we lose the fishery, not only will it cost us billions of dollars, but we’ll lose a major source of protein.

Art Green

Maybe pensioners should go on strike Now the teachers are back at work – they did not seem to get exactly what they wanted, but at least some of it.

I understand that the nurses are going to be next. What about us seniors/pensioners?

Perhaps it’s time for the pensioners to go on strike!

From what? The only thing we can go on strike from is all the volunteering we do, such as perhaps baby sitting grandchildren... and all the other volunteering functions we perform.

I’m lucky that in all my working years I have never been put on the spot of having to go on strike; I think it is a bad (although sometimes perhaps necessary) way of try-

ing to get what you want. Somehow it feels to me like a temper tantrum.

Whenever I accepted a job, I accepted everything that went with it, as per the arrangement. If I didn’t like that anymore, for some reason or other, I would look for another job.

And now I’m on CPP and OAS, and they do not come with raises of more than a few cents most years, but prices keep on going up a lot more.

And I consider myself still one of the lucky ones, because some people get even less than I do, while most get more than me.

It is, indeed, harder and harder to make

ends meet (the ends keep on going further apart).

I would not mind getting a part time job, but who is going to hire an 83-year-old with a mobility problem?

Would TransLink have a job for me? Is that fellow there who gets more than half a million really worth more than 20 of me? At the grocery store and at the gas pump I have to pay the same prices as he does!

Yes, I am lucky, because I own my condo and only have to pay the monthly fees and whatever extras may crop up, but no ridiculously high rent. And I have a very small pension from the years I worked in Europe before immigrating here,

but there are more and more things that I’m interested in that I have to drop because I just can’t afford to continue with them.

Fortunately my location is such that the four places I regularly go to (church, gym, volunteering, grocery store) are only about two kilometres from home and further I just don’t go anywhere anymore.

At zero per cent financing (over seven years) it was cheaper for me to buy a new car than to keep my previous one (over five years); my lack of mobility is such that I could not possibly go anywhere on foot, so my car is definitely not a luxury.

Hanny Kensington

town depends on tourists, our residents, and people who take the time to care about it.

The Hope Rod & Gun Club would like to thank everyone who helped clean up our river and

make our community.

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After a fantastic season of river fishing there is always a tremendous amount of garbage left on the rivers banks in our area. The Hope area is special, and a very popular place to fish for locals and out of town people as well. You can tell by the number of cars parked at the roadside.

Unfortunately you can also tell by the amount of garbage left behind at the end of the fishing season. I’m very grateful to the members of the Hope Rod & Gun club and other volunteers of Hope for making the decision to change that.

I’m also grateful for The Hope Standard supporting us as a sponsor and putting our community first. On Saturday (Sept.

27), our volunteers went to the river and park-

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News

Clark wants municipal pay to be election issue

DISTRICT OF HOPE

FLUSHING OF WATER MAINS NOTICE The Utilities Department will perform its annual program of hydrant maintenance and water main flushing from October 6th through October 24th, 2014.

As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discoloration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, check your water before doing laundry. You may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking.

Any concerns should be directed to: Mr. Vince Coles, Utilities Foreman at 604-869-2333.

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Premier Christy Clark wants rising municipal pay rates to be front and centre in November elections around B.C., and that’s why her government set off a storm at the annual local government convention by releasing an unflattering comparison study with provincial pay.

In her speech to close the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention Friday, Clark told 2,000 local government delegates she is “not here to point a finger” at local governments, but she wants them to do the hard work of negotiations as the province did in the recent dispute with B.C. teachers.

A study by Ernst & Young was released days before the convention by the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation. It calculated that

unionized municipal staff received pay increases of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, twice as much as unionized provincial staff, and ahead of inflation of 23 per cent during the same period.

“I think it’s a legitimate issue to be discussed because it’s taxpayers who pay for these compensation costs,” Clark told reporters after her speech. “Further than that we’ll wait until we have new municipal councils to speak with, and then we can talk about the next steps.”

NDP local government critic Selina Robinson said the report, prepared and leaked without notice to the UBCM, “hit a group of people over the head with a two-by-four.”

Robinson also objected to Clark urging B.C. residents to choose peaceful accommodation, saying the long and bitter strike that shut schools for five weeks is a poor example.

In her speech, Clark emphasized the importance of resource development, an apparent reference to the battle led by Burnaby against the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline.

Clark announced the appointment of Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett to lead a rural advisory committee to give rural communities a “fair share” of resource development.

She used the example of Princeton, a community of 3,000 that generates $750 million in economic activity from forestry and the Copper Mountain Mine.

Clark admitted government has “fallen behind” on a long-standing promise to extend broadband Internet to small communities, and vowed to renew efforts for communities such as Granisle, where fibre optic lines stopped just short of the community.

Cities want medical pot grows revealed Jeff Nagel Black Press

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B.C. cities are once again demanding Health Canada give them the addresses of licensed medical marijuana growers so they can mount inspections in the name of public safety.

The resolution from Abbotsford – a repeat of past years’ requests – was passed last Wednesday by the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler, despite opposition from some delegates over privacy concerns.

Cities fear unpermitted alterations, illegal rewiring and mould pose

a risk not just to current residents but those who may in the future buy former grow-ops that aren’t remediated.

“The safety of our residents and the safety of people buying these homes has to be paramount,” Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman told the convention.

The federal government is moving to a commercial mail order model of medical marijuana production, but that strategy is on hold pending court challenges from medical pot users.

While Ottawa expects the legacy medical pot growers to voluntarily comply with the change

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and stop growing their own plants – if the new system is upheld – many cities doubt that will happen given the number of licensed users.

Banman said there are 829 licensed medical growers in Abbotsford and more than 900 – representing 20 per cent of the homes – in nearby Mission.

“That’s a lot of glaucoma in my books,” said Banman, who has been a steady critic of the federal government’s refusal to identify the sites.

He said there are just four Health Canada inspectors to check licensed medical home grows in all of western Canada, adding they

could not inspect all of the licensed sites in Abbotsford alone if they were dedicated to his city for a year.

Metchosin Coun.

Moralea Milne said if the more than 1,700 licensed medical growers in Abbotsford-Mission are an indication that “we should be legalizing that stuff if that many people are growing it.”

Central Kootenay Regional District director Andy Shadrack agreed with calls for legalization and concerns around privacy.

“On no other health issue do we go into people’s homes and say you’re not doing things right.”

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Reflecting and raising awareness of that caring spirit is part of the core mandate of every Black Press community newspaper, including The Hope Standard.

This publication is now part of an exciting new initiative undertaken by Black Press in British Columbia that works to further communicate the good work being done in communities, and provide a new opportu-

nity for organizations and individuals to tap into that fountain of caring.

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Charitable projects, causes and campaigns will now be able to deliver their message on the community level, safely and securely, in an online format to reach the vast digital audience and funding sources.

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viduals, organizations and businesses to raise money by appealing to the public,” explained Andrew Franklin, project lead for Black Press.

“This platform is community focused and will be enhanced through the power of your local newspaper.

The audience will be very aware of the campaigns and it will be up to the public as to whether they make a donation or not. Early indications show very positive signs. In addition to the exposure through your community media, the suc-

cess of the campaigns will also rely on active social media participation. Anyone can set up a campaign, however there are safeguards in place to ensure each campaign is legitimate,” Franklin said.

Black Press launched this new community service on Oct. 1, in partnership with FundRazr, the platform at the roots of BlackPress4Good.com.

More than 40,000 people and groups around the world have raised in excess of $50 million via FundRazr.

Fundraisers register online via the link

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on this newspaper’s website home page, provide information about their objectives and fund recipients, and their project profiles are then posted on a dedicated website page to reach out to readers, who can monitor the progress of a specific cause.

Supporters make their donations via PayPal, a secure and well-established digital payment system.

Under 10 per cent of the total amount raised will be levied by FundRazr, PayPal and

Black Press to recover the administration, support, marketing and hosting costs associated with this initiative.

Readers will also have the opportunity to be inspired and touched by the good news content of the Black Press 4Good blog, at blogs.blackpress4good.com/. This site’s content is solely based on the good news stories being reported in Black Press papers across the province. Be introduced to the countless individ-

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BlackPress4good. com and facebook. com/blackpress4good have been created to help channel and enhance that caring spirit.

Black Press is Canada’s largest independently owned newspaper company, with more than 150 titles in print and online in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio.

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Community Culture Days in Hope

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Artist in residence Ora Steyn, a pottery instructor from The Art Machine, demonstrates hand-building with clay at the Hope Library on Saturday afternoon as part of Culture Days, which ran Sept 26-28 across Canada. The Hope & District Arts Council also offered a free drop-in workshop last Friday at The Art Machine where participants created their own post cards in a variety of mediums or made and traded Art Trading Cards. Over the weekend, the Hope Arts Gallery also featured artists Jan Toland and Amanda DeShane painting in a variety of mediums.

Join us in Worship

Community of Hope Church Directory

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN CHURCH OF

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA & National Historic Site CONSECRATED 1861

Invites you to worship

SUNDAYS 10AM

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Welcomes you to

Sunday Worship: 10am 888 Third Ave. Rev. Don Gardner

THE REV. GAIL NEWELL www.anglican-hope.ca 604-823-7165 Corner of Park & Fraser St. Anglican Network in Canada Local info: 604-869-1918 604-869-5402

HOPE PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

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10:30am Morning Worship & Children’s Sunday School

Pastor Jim Cornock

Grace Baptist Church

“People connecting to God, each other and the World”

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949-3rd Ave. • 604.869.5524

604-869-9717

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HOPE UNITED CHURCH

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590 Third Ave.

SATURDAY MORNING Study Hour 9:15 a.m.

Worship Hour 11:00am Prayer Meeting - Tuesday, 7pm

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10am ‘UNITED WE SING’

Pastor Michael Hope 604-792-8471

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A PASSION FOR CHRIST AND HIS KINGDOM SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:30 AM FREE STORE TUES/THURS 3:00-4:30 PM

Northwest Harvest Church

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MONDAY Hope Al-Anon Group: Al-Anon supports friends and families of problem drinkers.

Monday, Oct. 6 8 p.m.

Fraser Canyon Hospital meeting room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-7078 hopebcalanon@gmail. com

TUESDAY Senior keep fit: This fitness class is designed for seniors, and uses weights and bands for strength training.

Chairs are also used to support the participant.

This class has been ongoing for 15 years.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Golden Ager’s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com Tops Meeting: Powerful support group for weight loss and lifelong health. Weigh-in 5:306:50 p.m. Meeting 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-2204 eyesee55@telus.net Conversation Circles: If you’re learning English and want to practice speaking with other people in a friendly, casual place, come join us for coffee! There will be

guided weekly discussions about Canadian culture, food, current events, and a variety of other topics. Tuesday, Oct. 7 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca Hope Community Choir: Hope Community Choir is a mixed secular choir who sing for the sheer joy of singing, come and join us. Tuesday, Oct. 7 7 p.m. United Church 310 Queen St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com Auxiliary to Fraser Canyon Hospital/ Fraser Hope Lodge Monthly Meeting: We raise funds for our hospital and lodge and have several events throughout the year.

We also have two gift shops, one in the hospital and the other in the lodge. We sell beautiful handmade afghans, baby layettes, sweaters, jewelry and cards at reasonable prices.

With the money raised we are able to continue to purchase large items needed for patient’s comfort and care. We look forward to new members to join our volunteer group. Check out our website: auxiliarytofrasercanyonhospital.com. Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 15 1 p.m.

Fraser Canyon Hospital conference room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-3517 marybirc@telus.net Chronic Pain Self Management course: These free six-week classes will help you learn to understand and manage symptoms of pain, deal with stress and difficult emotions, learn to safely maintain physical activity and improve flexibility and learn to communicate effectively with your health care team. For anyone with any kind of ongoing pain. Course starts Tuesday, Oct. 14 3:30 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital adult day room in home care 1275 7th Ave. 1-866-902-3767

WEDNESDAY Parent Child Mother Goose: Discover fun with rhymes, songs, and stories! This is an interactive program for babies 15 months and younger and caregivers. Toddlers welcome too! Mother Goose helps your baby learn speech and language skills.

Healthy snacks are provided. Registration appreciated. Wednesday, Oct. 8 10:30 a.m.

Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave.

604-869-2313 krushlow@fvrl.bc.ca Westie Army Cadet Training: The cadet program prepares youth ages 12 to 19 to become the leaders of tomorrow through fun yet challenging activities. Wednesday, Oct. 8 6:30 p.m. Hope Legion 344 Fort St. 1789trg@gmail.com Yale Garden Club : Come join us for discussion, coffee, sharing of seeds etc. and socialize!

Wednesday, Oct. 8 7 p.m. Yale Library 65050 Albert St. 604-863-2279 Harvest Fare Cooking: Food samples, demos, and recipes. Dr. Milton Teske DVD on Solid Bones and Pain Free Joints. Wednesday, Oct. 8 7 p.m. Fireside Hall 1300 Ryder St. 604-869-3261 sabinereflex@hotmail. com

THURSDAY Senior’s Coffee and Conversation: Join us for a cup of coffee, tea, and homemade treats.

You’ll enjoy some interesting and lively conversation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hope Library. No membership required, just stop on by. Thurs-

day, Oct. 9 10:30 a.m.

Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

FRIDAY Tops Meeting: Powerful support group for weight loss and lifelong health. Weigh-in 8:159:10 a.m. Meeting 9:3010:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-0323 gramelapamela@yahoo. com Curling Fun Night: Fun Night for old and new curlers to start the season off. No experience necessary. A clean pair of running shoes is the only equipment required. Friday, Oct. 3 7 p.m. Hope Curling Club 1055 6th Ave. 604-869-7281 kenc1946@telus.net

SUNDAY Happy Knit Group: Bring your knitting and share in the conversation about patterns and projects, ideas and yarns. Beginners and all abilities are welcome so head on down to the library to spend some time chatting with other knitters at this cozy fireside knitting circle.

Sunday, Oct. 5 1:30 p.m.

604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

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Sports

Curling season in Hope has begun The club is hosting a no-cost funspiel on Oct. 3 to help attract new members Barry Stewart Hope Standard

Eight houses were flooded multiple times in September — but no one bothered to call the insurance company. In addition, a bearded man was seen liberally tossing pebbles while others were hurling large rocks… but no one reported the incidents to the RCMP. That must mean: “Curling season has begun!”

Hope Curling Club’s iceman, Roman Petryk, said that in preparation for the coming season, he had the twin cooling plants running for two days to get the floor temperature well below freezing.

When the time was right, the water was hosed on.

“We’ve got about an inch and a half (four centimetres) of ice now,” he said on Tuesday. “We had six floodings to get the floor level, then we applied white wash and painted the lines and circles (known as houses) — then it was four more floods on top of that.”

As club member Ken Campbell found: you don’t have to wait for the paint to dry. In fact, if you forget to keep the roller moving, it freezes in-place.

After the final flood, the bearded Petryk cleaned up with a shave… of the ice, to remove dirt and minerals that rose to the top.

His finishing touch was to pebble the surface with a spray of water droplets, which will give the curling stones more predictable action.

With the Monday men’s and Wednesday-Thursday mixed leagues commencing the week of Oct. 13, the club is opening its doors to members and newcomers this week and next, to boost its numbers and get teams set up.

Tomorrow (Friday), the club is hosting a no-cost funspiel.

“Everyone is welcome,” said Petryk. “It’s a one-night event for members and non-members.

Non-curlers are welcome, too.

“We’d like people to get here by 7 p.m., then we’ll make up the teams and take it from there.”

Monday through Thursday next week, the ice will be open for free practice, starting at 7 p.m. Those without curling foot-

BARRY STEWART / THE STANDARD

Taking up house painting in his retirement years… Hope Curling Club member Ken Campbell applies a coat of paint, in preparation for the coming season. The club is hosting a free funspiel for members and newcomers — including non-curlers — Friday night, starting at 7 p.m. The rink is located on Sixth Avenue, next to the Sixth Avenue baseball diamond.

wear should bring a clean pair of running or walking shoes. And please: no sequins or feather boas… one foreign object on the ice can ruin a shot.

“I’ll be there, along with other club members, to give lessons to newcomers,” said Petryk.

“A year’s membership for one

night per week is $250,” said Petryk, “and if you want to curl two nights, the second night is another $150.”

One problem with season-long commitment is that a number of retired residents like to travel southward during the winter.

“We discussed that at our gen-

fall programs CANADIAN SWIM PATROL Mondays, Oct 6–Dec 15 4:30pm-5:30pm

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JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CLUB Wednesdays, Oct 8-Dec 10 4:00pm-5:00pm |

604-869-2304

www.fvrd.bc.ca

(two separate events under one roof ) for the Jan. 30 weekend and the mixed bonspiel is slated for the Feb. 27 weekend.

The club’s phone number is 604-869-5119, while Campbell can be reached at 604-869-7281 and Petryk 604-869-9334. All three have answering machines.

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eral meeting,” said Petryk. “Some people want to curl just to December. We’re still working on that. There are also quite a few who put their name on the spare board, in case a team is short a player for a night.”

The club has planned a men’s and women’s combined bonspiel

Tuesdays & Thursdays October 7-31 8:45am-10:15am |

leisure@fvrd.bc.ca

For more information, please view our online schedule

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DAUGHERTY, Darlene

Feb 5, 1936 Oct., 2, 2004

Aug 2, 1937 Sept 27, 2014

Your name is often spoken with laughter and some tears I just can not believe Dad, that it has been 10 years.

With great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Darlene was a long time Hope resident, she battled cancer, doing so well to the very end, showing us all what strength, courage and what the little things in life really mean. The disease took her on the afternoon of September 27, 2014.

She will be remembered for her knitting of slippers, toques, sweaters, and doll clothes, donating many at Christmas.

She loved her family more than anything, laughing, gardening, feeding the squirrels and chasing the Steller Jays away. Gee Gee always made the best hot dogs and had crazy cups to drink from.

Darlene leaves behind daughter; Bonnie (Randy), sons; Kevin (Shelley), Randy (Elaine), grandchildren; Darren (Kristina), Trisha (Dave), Chad (Casey), Trevor (Kerry), Brian, Calvin, Devan, Craig, Tyler, Kyle, Taylor.

Great grandchildren; Kennedy, Nolan, Sharlene, Cayden. Sister; Irene and many nieces, nephews and many great friends.

A special thank-you goes to Annette for being there to hold Mom’s hand.

She was loved very much and will leave a gap in the lives of her family and friends.

The family is extremely grateful to the staff at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack and various other physicians and hospital staff. The nurses always put a smile on her face. Also to Lorraine and Sharon from Hope palliative care for the care and guidance. We are also extremely grateful to the ladies in the complex for all their hugs, words of kindness, goodies and support.

There is no funeral by Mom’s request. Donations can be made to the Hospice or SPCA in Mom’s name.

Len Conway

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

You are forever loved and missed, Love Laura

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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

TROTTIER, Isabella With great sadness we announce that Isabella (Irish) Trottier, 88, of Hope, B.C, passed away peacefully September 24, 2014 in Abbotsford hospital.

Irish was born August 18, 1926 in Dundee Scotland to James and Elizabeth Montgomery Murphy.

She grew up in Caiplich Kiltarlity and immigrated to Canada in 1951 where she travelled to Alberta, met Harold and together they raised 6 children while travelling and working in many Canadian provinces.

Irish loved to cook and garden.

She enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends and took great pride in the food she prepared at home and work. Irish was always ready for an adventure.

Irish is predeceased by her husband Harold J. D Trottier, her brother Hamish and grandchildren Trevor, Jenny and Mike.

Lovingly remembered by her children Heather (Jim) Westergard, Gordon (Betty) Trottier, Sheena (Lawrence) Stromquist, Tara Lee (Ron) Trottier, Tammy (Andrew) Buick, Jody (Reed) Nichols and many grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionately nicknamed her ‘waffle grandma’.

We will miss her laugh, her smile, her strength and her joys.

The family wish to extend an invitation to join them in a Celebration of Irish’s Life at The Eagles Hall in Hope on October 4, 2014 at 1 p.m.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 102

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year.

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DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

SUTCO is seeking Class 1 Truck Drivers for dedicated local chip hauls. Shift work, home daily, extended health benefits, pension, late model equipment and more.

Apply on line at sutco.ca or fax resume and abstract 250-357-2009

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HELP WANTED

SKOWKALE FIRST NATION #10 - 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Phone: 604-824-5117 Email: afc@shaw.ca

GENERAL MANAGER POSITION SUMMARY: Skowkale First Nation is seeking the services of a confident and energetic General Manager. This is a full time one-year contract with potential for permanency. Reporting to Council, the General Manager is responsible for leading, planning and organizing the day-to-day operations of Skowkale.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: • A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Management or Public Administration • A minimum of five (5) years of related and progressive senior management experience, preferably in a First Nation environment • Must have a broad knowledge of First Nation governance, proposal writing, finance, infrastructure, property taxation, land code, planning and development and capital project management • A strong understanding and working knowledge of MS Office Suite software (including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) • Demonstrated ability to manage a complex organization including: reporting, budgeting and financial management, human resources, policy development • Demonstrates the ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public, to work collaboratively with Council and staff, and to build partnerships in the community and surrounding area • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to establish rapport with people of all educational and occupational backgrounds • Must successfully pass a pre-employment RCMP criminal record check • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Class 5) and have reliable transportation to and from work.

SALARY GRADE: Negotiable and will be based on qualifications APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received prior to 4:00pm on October 31, 2014 If you are interested in being a part of our success, please submit your cover letter and resume in complete confidence to:

Skowkale First Nation #10 – 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Attention: Chief Willy Hall Subject: General Manager JD Email: Info@skowkalefn.com Or Fax to 604-824-5342 to: ATTN SKOWKALE

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EDUCATION

130

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

173

CHAMBERMAID

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

needed, part time.

• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca

Drop off resume at: Swiss Chalet Motel, 456 Trans Canada Hwy, Hope BC CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

GENERAL LABOURER Required on call for occasional projects / shifts for plant in Hope.

Duties will include cleanup, product destruction, etc. Can be physical in nature. Good for the semi-retired or persons looking to pick up extra shifts to supplement income. Transport required as well as steel toed boots. $12.50/hr. + 4% vacation pay.

Call Toll free: 1-866-477-8181 or e-mail: Wanda.Stewart@ ExpressPros.com

New West 604.522.4900 DELIVER the PROVINCE & SUN. Home delivery routes. P/T help, approx 2-3/hrs, 7 days/wk, btwn 1am & 6am. Chilliwack & Hope areas.

Reliable vehicle required with class 5 license. $750-$1300/mo 604-7912977 or tenac_w24@hotmail.com Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535

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PERSONAL SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Operator Full time 10 mths/yr. Competitive rates Email or fax resume goatgroup@shawcable.com 604-485-6380

604-746-6777

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

239 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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NEEDED for Silver Creek area ROUTES AVAILABLE: 400560: Marie St., Old Yale, Silver Hope 400580: Bailey Cres., Flood Hope, Old Yale, Peter St.

Call Janice at 604-869-2421 Or drop by 540 Wallace St 604-869-2421 540 Wallace St. Follow us on facebook & twitter or 24/7 online at hopestandard.com

ALLSYS COMPUTERS, new computer sales & service. 604-8693456 or info@allsyscomputers.com

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CONTRACTORS

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

300

BLUE’S PLUMBING, got the plumbing blues? reno’s, service work, hot water tanks. Call (604)750-0159

LANDSCAPING

EMMIT ANDREWS INC. Landscaping, Fall clean-up, tree pruning, fertilization. Pathways, decks, retaining walls and other services available. Fully insured & WCB cvrd. Call 1-855-278-3638. emmitandrews@shaw.ca www.emmitandrews.ca

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PLUMBING

DAVE’S PLUMBING, licensed, insured, gas fitter, for all your plumbing needs. Call (604)869-4566 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

GLEN TRAUN LANDSCAPING, Commercial & Residential yard maintenance. Call 604-869-2767

260

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

KENLIN ELECTRIC, residential, rural, commercial, new construction, reno’s. Call (604)860-8605

275

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

320

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

INTEGRITY MOVERS, moving & delivery services, New to Hope.

Call (604)860-5277

LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & propane furnaces, class A gas fitter.

(604)869-1111 or (604)869-6544

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PRECISION EXTERIORS, roofing, siding, windows, doors and more.

WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025

TREE SERVICES

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

374

(778)378-6683

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

160

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca

287

356 .

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

BARCLAY FLETCHER CONTRACTING, complete home reno’s, additions & more. (604)869-1686

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

PAPER CARRIERS

COMPUTER SERVICES

CANYON CARPETS, 549 Wallace St., Hope. For all your floor covering needs! Call 604-869-2727

Apply with Resume to: sales@duraramp.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MEDICAL HEALTH

CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...

Full-time,permanent. Must have C level or higher with 3+ years on job welding exp. Metalcore exp. a plus. We offer competitive compensation, paid o/t & benefits.

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

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CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca.

WELDER/FABRICATORS

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

160

MIND BODY SPIRIT

PERSONAL SERVICES

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Hell’s Gate Airtram is looking for an OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE MANAGER This position requires a millwright, electrician or heavy duty mechanic.

PHILLIPS TREE SERVICES, Removals, Toppings. Free estimates & Fully Insured. Call 604-702-8247

377

UPHOLSTERY

ROGER’S UPHOLSTERY, furniture, windows, fabric, in-home & online estimates. Call 604-860-0939

387

WINDOWS

FRASER CANYON GLASS, for all your glass repairs, windshields domestic & imports. (604)869-9514

PETS 468

LIVESTOCK

DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.

Job details: • Tram maintenance: 20%.

• Water maintenance: 20%.

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The remaining job consists of: • Maintaining proper licensing for water and sewer treatment.

Courses in the winter months • Hiring, training and managing the maintenance department.

• Working with the general manager to develop methods for creating smooth operation throughout all departments.

• Must have reasonable computer skills.

• As Hell’s Gate Airtram is a unique place, we expect to train on-the-job, therefore we are looking for applicants with the ability to adapt quickly to new tasks in our changing environment.

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

We are located 53 km North of Hope on Highway 1; an easy commute from Hope and only 13 km from Boston Bar. Long warm dry summers! The Fraser River and the Canyon are spectacular through this area providing an amazing picturesque place to work.

We have a competitive pay scale and benefit package.

This full-time position is available immediately.

Forward your resume to ken@hellsgateairtram.com

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P/B BIEWER YORKIE. 5 mo/old fem. All shots, rabies, health cert.

Call 604-745-3352 (Chilliwack)

Thursday, October 2, 2014, Hope Standard A15 PETS 477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 563

MISC. WANTED

RENTALS 733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

REAL ESTATE

30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE Homes $19,900 - & up, Merritt BC. in Park ready to move in call 1-800-361-8111 or visit www.buyandsellmobilehomes.com

FUEL

FIREWOOD for Sale fully seasoned Fir, Maple and Birch $200 / cord

Call (604)206-0403

JOB SEARCH - MADE EASY MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

736

HOMES FOR RENT

HOPE, 3 bdr home 1 block to downtown. Cov. carport, garage & basement, sm. yard. NS,ND, no pets $950/mo. Refs req’d. Contact houseinhope028@gmail.com HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse 1 1/2 baths, fenced back yard, F/S, W/D, full basement, attached storage area. Rent includes heat. N/P, N/S 604-869-9402 or 604-869-1432

A 3 bdrm mobile home in a Senior’s Community, criminal background check required. N/S, ref’s req. One small pet under 20 lb.

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,988. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

SILVER CREEK, 1 bdrm Mobile, needs work, $1000 in a Senior’s Community, a 2 bdrm not CSAZ240, home is deregistered, cannot be lived in, makes a good workshop, storage $5000. Call Gordon (604)240-3464

Call manager, Gale 604-860-3478 752

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APARTMENT/CONDO

TOWNHOUSES

HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse, 1 1/2 bath, full bsmt, No Pets, $900/mon.

Call 1-604-858-4629 SILVER CREEK, 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, ground floor, back yard, carport, $900/mo including utilities, Call 1 (604)858-4629

RENTALS

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888 pick a part

The Scrapper

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

HOPE, 1 & 2 BEDROOM APT., for rent $550 - $600, Park Royal, heat & hot water inc., balcony, covered parking, 55, NP, NS. Best Loc Hope.

Ref’s required.

Call (604)860-0236 Linda or (604) 8251444

715 560

2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr, auto, a/c, power lock.

STK#564 $2,495.

2003 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#615 $2,900.

2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900.

2004 TOYOTA ECHO 4 dr, sedan, auto, a/c. STK# 612. Only this week! $3,995.

2006 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900.

2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.

2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, STK#470 $6,900.

2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, STK#371. $8,900.

2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. STK#532. $8,900.

2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900.

2010 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, sedan, auto, full load. ST#609. $11,900.

2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded.

STK#492. $16,900.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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HOMES WANTED

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ROLL AWAY BED, Paid $160 asking $75. Comes with sheets! Like new. Call Pat 604-206-1953

TRUCKS & VANS

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Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included.

Call (604)869-1203 or (604)860-0652

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

HOPE, 2 vacant pads for rent in senior’s community. First 3 months free pad rent.

Call Gordon 604-240-3464

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PARKING NEEDED for a 45 ft. step deck trailer for a long haul trucker, monthly basis. Call 604-869-1815 or (604)869-2624

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Purebred 10 yr/old fem Himalyan ‘Princess’ is looking for a new home, she’s a gentle, talkative indoor cat. Ideal for retired.

Free to good home 604-466-5645

TRANSPORTATION

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOPE, 2 bdrm duplex, newly reno’d, s/s appliances, attached garage, W/D, $850/mo, close walk to downtown, suitable for active seniors, N/P. Avail Oct 1. Call 604-8822505 SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

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Sat., Oct. 4 8 am - 2 pm truck assess., electronics, tools and misc.

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1999 VW JETTA 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#619. $3,900.

2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.

2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900.

2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.

2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900.

2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900.

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade.

STK#504. $10,900.

2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900.

2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900.

2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900.

2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

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Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

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HOPE AUTO BODY, complete collision repair & restoration. www.hopeautobody.ca Call (604)869-5244

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2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2.4 GL 6SPD M/T (standard) 30,500 kms. $17,500 NEGOTIABLE CALL/TEXT (778)386-7680

ANSWERS FOR SEPTEMBER 25 CROSSWORD PUZZLE 1996 36’ Triple E motorhome, 270 Cummings diesel. Exc shape. $35,500. With Tracker tow car $41,000. (604)796-9074

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WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT. Whereas COURTESY AUTO SALES & LEASING INC of 188 Lake St., St. Catherines Ont L2R 5Z1 and DANIEL HYMAN of 67 Porter Rd, Nanaimo BC V9X 1B6 are indebted to BRENNER AUTOMOTIVE for the sum of $1741.50 for storage, repairs and publication of this notice on a 2003 DODGE TRUCK VIN # 1D7HU18N83S225598 and the said sum ought to have been paid and have not been paid, notice is hereby given that on October 28, 2014 a date not less than 14 days after the first publication of this notice at 1:00 in the afternoon the vehicle will be sold.

Bids on the aforementioned vehicle will be received by the office of Brenner Automotive, 990 6th Ave, Hope BC up to 11:00 am on October 28, 2014. The vehicle may be inspected at Brenner Automotive.

Dated at the District of Hope, Province of British Columbia this 2nd day of October 2014.

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OFFERS END OCTOBER 31ST ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. BCChevroletDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. *Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between, October 1 to October 31, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet vehicles, excluding Corvette; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Silverado (1500 & HD), Equinox, Malibu, Sonic, Cruze, Trax, and Orlando. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. <>$3,000 is a manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on all 2014 Equinox which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. ††Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1 to October 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1 to October 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup; delivered in Canada between, October 1 to October 31, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). 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A RESOURCE RCE F FOR OR IVIING 55+ LI LIVING

OCTOBER 2014

A guide to information & services for Hope & area adults

Yang style tai chi

joints are not fully extended or bent, and connective tissues are not stretched. It enables people of all ages to enjoy its vast health benefits, which include improved balance and memory, enhanced flexibility and strength, increased alertness, reduced joint pain, and improved quality of sleep.

The Hope recreation centre offers 85 moves tai chi Oct. ope recreation centre is offering two Yang style 7-31 and Nov. 4-Dec. 2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from tai chi classes this fall to help ease the many ills of 8:45-10:15 a.m. New and old participants will practice and aging. learn new moves together in this carry-over course from The low-impact exercise movements are designed to flow the previous seasons. Beginners will be given individual into one another in a slow, focused manner. Deep breathing lessons on earlier moves. Graceful, fun, relaxing and yet challenging, this class with Kam Li Fung offers "meditation and meditation are also part of the process. in motion." The cost of the program is $60.

"It's a really great form of physical This fall, the rec centre also added a new activity for everyone. When you're going “It’s a really great 10 moves for balance tai chi introduction through all the movements, your mind is class. Designed by a contemporary form of physical engaged the whole time. It really requires medical professor in orthopedics at the activity for a lot of focus and concentration to do Chinese University of Hong Kong, the it effectively," said Mandy Arbuckle, program led by Fung is designed for those everyone.” assistant manager of Fraser Valley wanting to improve balance, flexibility, strength, concentration and coordination Regional District Recreation, Culture Mandy Arbuckle in a simple form without the complicated and Airpark Services. "We have had a lot sequence involved in the traditional full of people come in who have had injuries and this is a great way to gently strengthen your core and to set tai chi. The class runs Oct. 8-29 on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The program fee is $25. gain balance."

Tai chi may have developed as martial arts training in China, “The social connection for that group is really good and but many westerners now embrace it as a meditative form they are all friends now,” said Arbuckle. “It’s not a program of exercise to improve health and reduce stress. The low- people are doing for a couple months then dropping out. impact movements can be easily adapted for anyone, from We’re finding people are liking the program and wanting to the most fit to people confined to wheelchairs or recovering stay in it.” from surgery. The movements are usually circular and For more information about the classes, contact the rec never forced, the muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, the centre at 604-869-2304.

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Tips for managing money after you turn 50

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nvestors know that money management can be difficult. The ebb and flow of the economy can be similar to a roller coaster, with soaring highs followed by steep drops, and those changes all affect investors’ bottom lines. But managing money after 50 is about more than just reducing risk. Reducing risk as retirement draws near is a sound financial strategy that can safeguard men and women over 50 from the fluctuations of the market. That’s true whether investors put their money in stocks, real estate or other areas that were not immune to the ups and downs of the economy. But there are additional steps men and women can take after they turn 50 to ensure their golden years are as enjoyable and financially sound as possible.

T Prioritize saving for retirement. Men and women over 50 know that retirement is right around the corner. Despite that, many people still have not prioritized saving for retirement.

It’s understandable that other obligations, be it paying kids’ college tuition or offering financial assistance to aging parents, may seem more immediate, but men and women over 50 should

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Northwest Harvest Church 888 Third Ave. $8 per person.

Registration is required.

A home delivery meal service provided to seniors and persons in need.

Transportation is provided free of charge to those in need

For only $5 per meal, community volunteers will deliver a hot meal to your home on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11 am & 1 pm.

This program is partially funded through Fraser Health.

Hope Community Services 604.869.2466 | 434 Wallace St.

All meals are prepared by a local restaurant and meet the health and nutritional needs of each client.

To order your meals or to register please call 1-604-869-2466 ext 0

recognize that their time to save for retirement is rapidly dwindling. Just because you are retired does not mean your bills will magically disappear. In fact, some of those bills, such as the cost of medical care, are likely to increase. So now is the time to make retirement a priority if you have not already done so. It might be nice to finance a child’s college education, but that should not be done at the expense of your retirement nest egg. Kids have a lifetime ahead of them to repay college loans, while adults over 50 do not have that much time to save for retirement.

T Start making decisions. People retire at different times in their lives. Some people want to keep working as long as they are physically and mentally capable of doing so, while others want to reap what their lifetime of hard work has sewn and retire early. Finances will likely play a strong role in when you can comfortably retire, so start making decisions about your long-term future. Do you intend to stay in your current home or downsize to a smaller home? Will you stay in your current area or move elsewhere? These decisions require a careful examination of your finances, and many will hinge on how well you have managed your money in the past and how well you manage it in the years ahead. Managing money after 50 requires more than just allocating resources. Sound money management after 50 also means making decisions about your future and taking the necessary steps to ensure those decisions come to fruition.

T Pay down debt. Men and women over 50 are not often associated with debt, but that’s a misconception. Thanks in part to the recession that began in 2008 and led to high unemployment, many people in the baby boomer generation, which includes people born between the years 1946 and 1964, went back to school to make themselves more attractive to prospective employers. While that might have been a sound decision, it left many deeply in debt. Men and women over 50 who are still carrying debt should eliminate consumer debt first, as such debt tends to be accompanied by higher interest rates than mortgages and student loan debt. Paying down debt can help reduce stress, improve your quality of life and free up money for living and recreational expenses once you retire.

T Examine your insurance policies. Your approach to insurance should change as you get closer to retirement. For example, you want to maximize your liability insurance on homeowners and auto insurance policies. This ensures the money you have set aside for retirement won’t be going to a third party should you be at-fault in an auto accident or if someone suffers an injury at your home. Experts recommend liability insurance be substantial for men and women over 50, with some suggesting it be as high as twice your net worth. If it wasn’t already, securing long-term disability insurance should be a priority once you have turned 50. A sudden accident or illness at 55 that prevents you from working could prove devastating to your financial future if you do not have disability insurance. Regardless of how you get your disability insurance, make sure it provides adequate coverage should you succumb to an illness or injury and be unable to work.

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Four simple guidelines for raising healthy children Nomination forms available at the Rec Centre or email your nomination to leisure@fvrd.bc.ca Enjoy–

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Eyes on health What your eyes can tell doctors

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eye, darkness may result. This symptom in conjunction with persistent nasal congestion could be a sure sign of allergies.

HIGH CHOLESTEROL The presence of bumpy, yellowish patches on the eyelid, known as xanthelasma palpebra, is a warning sign of high cholesterol, which is often initially diagnosed during a routine eye exam.

Community resources Care Transit: Care Transit is a volunteer service for individuals requiring transportation to medical appointments locally or throughout the Lower Mainland. 604-869-3396 Hope Community Services: Hope Community Services provides a wide range of services to seniors, children, youth, and families, as well as a volunteer bureau, thrift store, food bank, and emergency social services. 604-869-2466

eople who have been putting off eye examinations may want to schedule an appointment. That’s because vision checkups can do more than protect your eyes.

By examining the eyes, doctors may have a window into health problems affecting other areas of the body.

Researchers recently discovered a link between detected retinal amyloid plaques and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

While evidence was found in lab mice, autopsies of at least eight Alzheimer’s disease patients have also shown amyloid plaques, which are known to interfere with memory and other mental functions, present in the retinas.

Dementia is not the only thing that doctors may be able to detect through an eye exam. Jaundice in the whites of the eyes may indicate liver disease, and early warning signs of diabetes may be detectable in the eyes. The American Academy of Opthalmology says the eye is the only place where doctors can see veins, arteries and a nerve without surgery, and eye examinations are increasingly being relied on to gauge overall health. The following are a few additional conditions that may be detected through the eyes.

CANCER Some cancer metastases can be detected during an eye exam.

The presence of a bump or brown spot on the eyelid also may be indicative of skin cancer. Many malignant eyelid tumors are basal-cell carcinoma. If the spot is brown, it’s more likely to be malignant melanoma.

CLOGGED ARTERIES Blockages in the smaller veins in the retina may indicate clogs caused by arterial plaque. This will show up as a retinal occlusion in a visual exam. If blood vessels in the eyes are blocked, clogged arteries may be present elsewhere in the body, so a cardiology workup may be ordered.

Hope Senior’s Peer Counsellors Society: Hope Senior’s Peer Counsellors Society helps promote the personal power of older adults so that they can make informed decisions for themselves by investigating, understanding and weighing all the options available.

604-860-0708 or 604-206-0202

ALLERGIES Patients may be referred to an allergy specialist if they exhibit dark under-eye circles. While this can be a sign of aging, dark circles, sometimes referred to as “allergic shiners,” also may indicate certain allergies. When clogged sinuses cause a blockage of blood flow in the nasal passages around the

BELL’S PALSY The inability to close one eye or to control tear production in that eye may be a sign of Bell’s palsy. This is a condition of the nervous system that controls facial muscles, causing temporary paralysis in one side of the face. Sometimes Bell’s palsy follows a viral or bacterial infection.

Trails Crossing Friendship Centre: Trais Crossing Friendship Centre provides services and resources to the Aboriginal and Métis community and their families within Hope and the surrounding area.

604-869-9042

THYROID ISSUES When the outer one-third of the brow (the part closest to the ear) begins to disappear on its own, this is a common sign of thyroid disease. The thyroid helps regulate metabolism, and thyroid hormones are essential to hair production. Hair loss may occur elsewhere, but is much more visible in the brows.

Free Rein Associates: Free Rein Associates offers training services and resources in collaborative community partnerships. 604-869-2279 Hope and Area Transition Society: Hope and Area Transition Society provides programs and services to individuals and families affected by social issues.

604-869-5111

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